In partnership with universities, donors and volunteers across the country, we’re investing in the future of Canada. We offer the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award (valued at $100,000) to young Canadians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership.

In a society that believes so strongly in tangible rankings and ratings, we colour outside the lines.

To find the next generation of leaders for Canada, we look beyond the transcript and find the promise of character: integrity, courage, compassion, determination and a high level of personal autonomy.

We discover these qualities by administering the country’s most intensive and personalized scholarship selection process. Find out more.

5,023 applicants

in 2017

500 students

interviewed in 23 regions to select

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Loran Scholars

The Loran Award is not a reward for past accomplishments, but an investment in a potential future path of high impact.

By providing mentorship, access to summer internships, a peer network and financial support, we challenge and inspire scholars to develop and share their talents and to help them be true to their vision. Find out more.

We’ve invested in

599 Loran Scholars

over 28 years

Ours is a community project resting on three pillars: our partner universities, donors and volunteers.

We are fortunate to benefit from the support of several hundred donors throughout Canada and the wider world, from individuals to corporations and foundations to those who contribute to our endowment fund. Over 700 volunteers serve in a wide range of roles, providing approximately 9,400 hours of service each year. Find out more.

“Being a Loran Scholar means a long-term commitment to fulfilling the potential of oneself and maximizing one’s contribution to the community.”

Lucas Skoczkowski (Loran Scholar ’92), Founder & former CEO, Redknee

LORAN, short for Long-Range Aid to Navigation, is a system that uses three points (for us, our values of character, service and leadership) to determine one's course for a long journey. The name emphasizes the lifelong impact and values of being a Loran Scholar.